GEO vs AEO vs SEO: what's the difference?

SEO optimizes your visibility in traditional search results (Google, blue links), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) targets direct answers and featured snippets, and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) focuses on how generative AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity cite and recommend you inside a conversation. The three overlap but GEO is the newest and least understood by brands, since it depends on different signals than classic search ranking. This is exactly what Tadow measures and improves for DTC brands.